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By: Michele Blanco (Director of Media Relations for Calder Race Course) Fans of the National Football League know Moe Williams as a former running back who played for nine seasons with the Minnesota Vikings and one season with the Baltimore Ravens. Now fans of Thoroughbred horse racing recognize him as a winning trainer after he […]

By Gene Williams Richard MandellaBenoit Photo Don’t rush them. Make them show you what they can do. Don’t kid yourself. And remember they’re the ones who are going to race, not you. Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella sees it that way when it comes to preparing a two-year-old for a major juvenile stakes race […]

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By Jude T. Feld Travers Day is a Saratoga tradition for many horseplayers. I am writing this edition of the Racing Page from paddock side at the Spa with a plethora of fans enjoying the races and the balmy weather as the Personal Ensign (G1) approaches. The forecast for Saturday afternoon is HOT – with […]

Phipps Stable’s Sightseeing put in the best workout of 11 horses going five furlongs over the Oklahoma Training Track Sunday morning for Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey. In preparation for the Travers, Sightseeing handled five furlongs in 1:00.88, which was 1.14 seconds faster than the second-best workout. “He breezed nicely,” McGaughey said. “I wanted […]

BY GENE WILLIAMS Football immortal Vince Lombardi often was quoted as having said, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” That may be a little strong for Thoroughbred racing, a sport that requires its athletes to go out numerous times every day in search of victory. If winning were the only thing, that would be […]

Warren Stute began his career walking hots and galloping horses, under trainer Yorky MacLeod. He established his own successful public training stable in 1948. He won a million dollar race at age 80, taking the 2002 Godolphin Mile (G1) in Dubai on World Cup Day. He continued to gallop horses throughout his career until suffering […]

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF RACING’S WEB SITE SECTION LAUNCHED Arlington Park has launched the official Web site for the 2007 Arlington Million and International Festival of Racing, effective this week by clicking www.arlingtonpark.com/races. The site will offer unparalleled coverage of the silver anniversary edition of the Arlington Million, the 18th running of the $750,000 Beverly D. […]

By Jude T. Feld and Robert Kieckhefer My pre-race notes are in light type and UPI racing scribe Bob Keickhefer’s post race notes are in bold. Even players who don’t usually bet Monmouth Park should pay strict attention to the races there this afternoon. With the Breeders’ Cup being held at the Jersey shore this […]

By Jude T. Feld The Claiming Crown might best described as “the blue collar Breeders’ Cup.” It showcases some of our favorite hard-knocking claimers, giving them a shot at black-type glory and their owners a chance to win a trophy and some big money. Hosted by Ellis Park this year, it is the first time […]